General Maintenance Mechanic

Ameren Services Company; Lake Ozark (MO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive payments

Job summary

Ameren Missouri in Lakeside seeks a General Maintenance Mechanic to repair and maintain automotive equipment and power take-off driven systems at the Lakeside facility. Rebuild engines, diagnose issues, repair brakes and electrical systems, and perform preventive maintenance to ensure reliable operation.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, an approved automotive program or two years of vehicle mechanic experience, and a valid driver’s license plus a state inspector permit.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Approved automotive maintenance program or two years experience as a vehicle mechanic.
• Two years as Assistant General Maintenance Mechanic-Lakeside or equivalent.
• Hands-on ability in brakes, engine and electrical analysis, valve grinding, general troubleshooting, suspension and steering, drive train and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain automotive equipment and power take-off driven equipment.
• Rebuild engines, transmissions and differentials; analyze engines.
• Repair brakes and electrical systems; maintain fuel and cooling systems.
• Repair or replace tires; balance wheels; perform minor body and paint work.
• Inspect, lubricate, wash and fuel equipment; install glass; perform service calls.
• Follow safety practices and keep the garage clean and organized.

Skills

Brake systems

Engine analysis

Electrical analysis

Suspension & steering

Hydraulics

Valve grinding

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Automotive maintenance program or 2 years experience

Tools

Chauffeur's license

State inspector permit

Job description

About Ameren Missouri

Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and our electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for our 1.2 million electric and 132,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. Our service area covers 64 counties and more than 500 communities including the greater St. Louis area

Position(s): 1

Hourly Rate Range: $53.26 - $56.35

DUTIES

• Under direct but not constant supervision, to do a general range of repair and maintenance work on automotive equipment, construction equipment and power take-off driven equipment; to repair garage equipment and do maintenance work on building structures and equipment at the Lakeside facility as required: to direct the work of another General Maintenance Mechanic-Lakeside or Motor Trnsportation-Lakeside employee; and do similar and less skilled work as required. In this connection to perform details of work, such as:
• Rebuild engines, transmission and differentials.
• Analyze engines.
• Repair and adjust brake systems.
• Repair, and align vehicle suspension and steering systems. Repack, adjust or replace bearings.
• Maintain fuel systems.
• Maintain cooling systems.
• Maintain electrical systems.
• Do welding.
• Make minor fender and body repairs.
• Minor paint or touch up.
• Make modifications on equipment as required.
• Repair or replace tires.
• Balance wheels.
• Repair or replace components of construction equipment, power take-off driven equipment, and hydraulic equipment.
• Repair small power equipment.
• Inspect, lubricate, wash and fuel equipment.
• Install glass.
• Make service calls.
• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on building systems and structures including work on de-energized AC circuits and heating/cooling systems.
• Assist other classifications as required.

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• For proper care and use of tools, materials and shop equipment.
• For responding to calls quickly, and restoring equipment to service in a minimum of time.
• For working with precision when making close adjustments.
• For close careful inspection and adjustment of equipment for the protection of operators and equipment.
• For following safe working practices, maintain garage in clean, orderly and safe condition.

CONTACTS

With suppliers, building inspectors, and other employees for which work is performed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposed to outside weather conditions; must dress for inside and outside work; subject to irritations from gas, oil, solvents, fumes; and to damp and drafty conditions.

HAZARDS

Subject to skin abrasions; to eye injury from foreign particles; to the hazards of carbon monoxide gas; to the hazard of working under and around equipment; to street and highway traffic; potential hazards of falls, electrical shock, flash, burns and other hazards normally encountered by mechanics.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school or successful completion of a recognized high school equivalency examination.
• Successful completion of an approved program in automotive maintenance, or two years experience working as a vehicle mechanic in a related industry.
• Shall have satisfactorily performed for two years as Assistant General Maintenance Mechanic-Lakeside or its equivalent.
• Demonstrated, hands on ability in vehicle repair and maintenance to include the following areas; brakes, engine and electrical analysis, valve grinding, general troubleshooting, suspension and steering, drive train and hydraulics.
• Must be able to meet and deal with people, be willing to work alone for considerable periods, be active and able-bodied and have average physical strength and endurance.
• Must be a competent operator of equipment and qualify for and retain valid chauffeur's license.
• Must qualify for and retain valid state motor vehicle inspector permit.

Hourly Pay

Grade Step OA 194 Step 1 of 5 - 53.26 USDGrade Step OA 194 Step 2 of 5 - 53.26 USDGrade Step OA 194 Step 3 of 5 - 54.29 USDGrade Step OA 194 Step 4 of 5 - 55.32 USDGrade Step OA 194 Step 5 of 5 (Top Step) - 56.35 USD

Position is eligible for annual incentive payments based on company performance and subject to sole management discretion. Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

Saturday November 14, 2026

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.